In brief:
Shorter with Mini

The mini tummy tuck may be associated with less recovery, given the “less” work done on the abdominal wall muscles.

However, several weeks of recovery are needed for both operations nevertheless.
Keep in mind, that most patients who have had pregnancies and/or weight gain/loss do much better (from the outcome standpoint) with the full tummy tuck operation.
Best wishes.

In brief:
Shorter with Mini

The mini tummy tuck may be associated with less recovery, given the “less” work done on the abdominal wall muscles.

However, several weeks of recovery are needed for both operations nevertheless.
Keep in mind, that most patients who have had pregnancies and/or weight gain/loss do much better (from the outcome standpoint) with the full tummy tuck operation.
Best wishes.
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In brief:
About 2/3

A mini would usually have 2/3 the recovery time of a full (also 2/3 pain, time off work).

The difference between the two procedures is in a mini there is a-
1. Shorter scar
2. Less skin removed
3. Less muscle tightening
a patient is usually only ideally suited for one procedure, meaning to achieve the best results one procedure is preferred over another depending the patient's characteristics.

In brief:
About 2/3

A mini would usually have 2/3 the recovery time of a full (also 2/3 pain, time off work).

The difference between the two procedures is in a mini there is a-
1. Shorter scar
2. Less skin removed
3. Less muscle tightening
a patient is usually only ideally suited for one procedure, meaning to achieve the best results one procedure is preferred over another depending the patient's characteristics.
Would you like to video or text chat with me?

In brief:
Difference

This procedure is reserved for patients without excess skin or stretch marks. Otherwise an incision is necessary to remove the excess skin and stretch marks. A mini tummy tuck has a quicker recovery 1-2 weeks versus 2-4 weeks.

In brief:
Difference

This procedure is reserved for patients without excess skin or stretch marks. Otherwise an incision is necessary to remove the excess skin and stretch marks. A mini tummy tuck has a quicker recovery 1-2 weeks versus 2-4 weeks.
Would you like to video or text chat with me?